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Subject: Aquarian Associates-"The Great American Model and Talent Search" Author: Angry Mom [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 15:15:55 07/28/03 Mon In reply to: Wondering mom 's message, "Aquarian Associates" on 11:42:17 04/26/03 Sat Aquarian Associates is a SCAM! Let me tell you my story... There was a casting call I heard on the radio. I took my daughter to see what it was all about. They were interested in her and we got a call back letter. Very excited we attended a meeting of about 30 parents or so, and they made it seem like our children were the "only" children picked from the casting call. (Later I found out there were several meetings that day and they called back just about every gullible parent that walked through the door) After showing us a poorly made film and a somewhat convincing speech we received a piece of paper telling us that our children were invited to Los Angeles California to meet top industry modeling agents and movie producers. Then there was a price. A $400+ entry fee, plus airfare, plus hotel stay. They tried to make it sound good by saying the pictures were free of charge. Pictures that I have never seen of my own child! Needless to say I bought the whole thing and my daughter and I flew our way to L.A. My daughter competed against about 400 other 2 & 3 year olds in a 3 hour period, which they saw each child about 20 seconds top. Then at the end they pick around 30 kids who are suppossed to get opportunities. We were picked and a couple of months later they wanted my daughter to be in an advertisement for them, advertising for next years show! But they wanted me to pay half of the entry fee for next years show in order for her to be in this so called advertisement. I did not buy it this time and sent them the letter back with a letter fom me telling them how I felt. Let me tell you from experience this is a big waste of money and I strongly advise all parents to be aware of Aquarian Associates*aka* The Great American Model & Talent Search. Please email me if you have any more questions [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: Why Dont you... Author: WannaBeAnActress [Edit] Date Posted: 12:34:16 01/06/04 Tue Why Dont anyone Sue Aqaurian Associates!! I heard so much bad things that if you sue and they ask for proof show them this site and all the negitive stuff people said, If anyone knows a good acting Agency..plz Say! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: MY SON HAS 5 AGENTS 12 COMMERCIALS 4 NATIONALS 2 MOVIES 8 MUSIC VIDEOS 3 TV SHOWS AND PRINT ADS Author: CHARLOTTE A DAVIS [Edit] Date Posted: 13:34:15 01/10/04 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: Aqaurian Associates Author: Wondering Mom [Edit] Date Posted: 12:43:25 01/11/04 Sun Charlotte was your good fortune because of Aqaurian Associates and did you have to pay money to them? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: my sons good fortune Author: CHARLOTTE A DAVIS [Edit] Date Posted: 17:21:34 01/20/04 Tue yes the fortune was being and still is being granted to aquarian associates. i took tyler to the search when he was 2 and now he is 8 i still take him to the searches and everytime, tyler has bigger and better ops. i just took him to the one in june in pittsburg and he signed with one of the top 3 agencies in la and he is on his way to california for 3 months for pilot season. they opened the door and put tyler's foot in they gave us the exposure that we needed and if it was not for them i do not think that tyler would of been where he is today. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: It's got an "H" Author: No name [Edit] Date Posted: 18:10:59 04/14/04 Wed Charlotte, You spell Pittsburgh just like Joann Lynch who tells a similar story... Next time, don't forget the "H" Hummmmm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: Name of good agencies Author: Julia's Mom [Edit] Date Posted: 19:04:48 01/11/04 Sun Can you give out names of the good agencies to work with and what the process is to get my child evaluated for her potential? Thanks and congratulations on your success with your son! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: ADVICE Author: CHARLOTTE A DAVIS [Edit] Date Posted: 17:27:05 01/20/04 Tue THE BEST ADVICE THAT I COULD GIVE THAT HELPS CUT OUT A LOT OF THE MIDDLE WORK IS TO GO TO ONE OF THE SEARCHES IF YOU GET THE CHANCE. THEY PROVIDE A LOT OF THINGS FOR YOU SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WORRY THAT AND THE TIME FRAME IS CUT DRASTICALLY. ALSO YOUR CHILD WILL BE SEEN BY ANYWHERE FROM 20 TO 35 DIFFERENT AGENCIES AND SCOUTS THAT ARE COMING SPECICALLY LOOKING TO HIRE THERE NEW TALENT. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: UPDATE ON THE SEARCH AND IT STILL IS THE BEST Author: CHARLOTTE A DAVIS [Edit] Date Posted: 19:39:33 02/11/04 Wed JUST AN UPDATE, TYLER IS NOW IN LOS ANGELES FOR PILOT SEASON AFTER SIGNING WITH ONE OF THE TOP THREE AGENTS IN LA. AND ALSO SIGNING WITH A MANAGER. HE IS P FOR 6 NEW NATIONAL COMMERCIALS AND ALSO A NEW WALT DISNEY MOVIE. HE AUDITIONED IN NEW ORLEANS FOR IT AND OUT OF 25 BOYS TYLER IS IS THE TOP 4, IT IS CALLED STUCK IN THE SUBURBS, SO IT IS A GREAT INVESTMENT AND THE BEST THING THAT I HAVE EVER DONE FOR MY CHILD'S FUTURE BESIDES GIVING HIM BIRTH!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: great american model & talent search Author: Cristin rodgers (not happy) [Edit] Date Posted: 12:48:27 04/12/07 Thu Well i am one of the kids that were "chosen" and i looked up this site and well it popped in my face that THE GREAT AMERICAN MODEL & TALENT SEARCH IS A BIG SCAM!!!!! and my parents spent a lot of money for me to get into this thing but we have lost a lot of money because of these scams!!! i thought i was going to be rich and famous but they lied to me!!! i live in s.c and we were about to go all the way into Pittsburgh, pa to pay more and more money $97.00 for a room PER NIGHT!!! my parents were going to have to pay $73.00 per person to WATCH me walk down a carpet in 2 different outfits. on the paper it said,"THE EVENT PASS IS SEPARATE FROM THE ENTRY FEE". 1.UPDATED PHOTOS 2.COACHING CLASSES AND PARENTS COACHING 3.ENTERTAINMENT 4.ADDITIONAL FACILITY RENTALS 5.CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION is what is covered by the event pass!!!!!!! and for the payments ACCEPTED METHODS OF PAYMENTS: MONEY ORDERS, VISA, MASTER CARD, AND TRAVELERS CHECK. NO PERSONAL CHECKS, NO CASH!!! i bet they will take it those SCAMS!!! i was so excited i was picked until my mom told me to look up this web site i am so glad i did!!!!! THIS IS A SCAM!!!!! THIS IS A SCAM!!!!! THIS IS A SCAM!!!!! THIS IS A SCAM!!!!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: help Author: No name (mad) [Edit] Date Posted: 22:42:13 10/19/07 Fri I took my 18 month old and then got a call back. went to meeting and paid the 649.00 to go to the convention in nov. 07. what do i do now?? can i get my $ back?? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: dear single parent Charlotte A Davis Author: disappointed mother (sad) [Edit] Date Posted: 13:45:36 09/16/07 Sun I pray to god that this isn't a scam. I met you & your son Tyler at a casting call in Albuquerque, N.M. I tried to do research by checking with the better business buearo but for some reason the systems were down and couldn't tell me anything but there was that fee to be paid $650.00. So we went ahead and paid it. I just happened to check the website and i saw all this is all a SCAM. From one mother to another what would you think? There's innocent children involved, how would you feel if this was done to your child. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Thanks for the heads up Author: No name [Edit] Date Posted: 19:13:48 10/18/07 Thu We were approached about going to L.A. next month for this "scam"...thank goodness I checked it out and thank goodness for your post!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: HOLY CRAP WE MIGHT BE ANOTHER ONE Author: TEXASMOM [Edit] Date Posted: 06:43:14 01/14/08 Mon I AM VERY CONCERNED. MY 13 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WENT TO AN OPEN CASTING CALL IN DENTON TEXAS IN SUMMER OF 07. SHE WAS INVITED TO LA IN NOV. WE WENT SHE HAS SINCE GOTTEN 2 LETTERS. ONE IF I WAS WILLING TO DRIVE AT MY OWN EXPENSE UP TO 4 HOURS FOR A SHOOT, AND ANOTHER SAYING THEY WANT HER TO BE IN 2008 ADVERTISMENT BROCHERE AND COME BACK TO LA IN FEB. MY DAUGHTER IS SO EXCITED AND I THOUGHT WE WERE BEING REALLY CAREFUL, SO BEFORE SENDING THEM MORE MONEY I DECIDED TO CHECK THE WEB AND FOUND THIS. ANY HELP OUT THERE. IF THIS IS ALL A SCAM WHO WERE ALL THOSE SUPPOSITE DIRECTORS AND SCOUT THERE IN LA? MY DAUGHTER WILL BE CRUSHED [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Great American model & talent search Scam Author: North Carolina Mom [Edit] Date Posted: 09:14:51 01/30/08 Wed I can't believe after reading all of this blog, what a scam they have going. We live in NC and went to an open casting call and guess what Tyler and his mom supposed NC natives and currently living in NC was there shining example of how you can succeed with them. Poor Tyler, I hope he doesn't get caught up in the middle of it when the adults involved get caught in this big illegal scam they are pulling. All of the people in the video were either filmed in the same courtyard or same dinette set. A little coincedental don't you think. There are about 100 sites stating what a scam they are! Charlotte, Tyler's mom if she her son is doing so wonderful and this is legitimate why would she have to check off attendees on a handwritten list at these casting calls. You would think she would have better things to do. I am sure like the program says if you have all the time to run around to casting agencies across the U.S. then you can get your child these opportunities. The sad part is that she is using our hard earned money to pay for her own child's opportunities!!! I hope this scam gets blown out of the water. I saw so many parents that looked like they were struggling financially and they were taking their money. Using a cell phone to call in credit card transactions, with handwritten instructions, promoting the fact that they will accept post dated checks!!! Of cours they will, they want your money. In addition, if you do decide to fall for this scam after at this time you pay $685 to attend the Model Show in Pittsburgh. You the parent have to pay and additional $85 to watch your child audition per person. What a money making scam!!!!!! I feel sorry for those parents that fell for it and used their last dollar to do it!!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: North Carolina Mom? Author: Gloria (Upset) [Edit] Date Posted: 18:04:56 02/12/08 Tue I would be ashamed, if I were you. You have no right to talk about a child. Yes Charlotte, and Tyler live in NC. I know them. She got my daughter started in this business. You saw his workings on the tape that you mentioned and yes many of those people were filmed at the same time. Makes it easier to get people from all over the USA in one place to film. Tyler is caught....In A Great Career. Did you even talk to Charlotte about anything or were you one of the people who walk by and never understand anything. There are plenty talent searches out there and yes they are profitable businesses. Would you work at your job without making any money? I think not. We all think that our children deserve the world and if they do not get it we start a rant. We get mad at out bosses, spouses, even our children because they do not give us what we THINK that we deserve, but are they SCAMS? No! i just think that there are way too many people in this world that think the world owes them, that is the problem. We pay for everything that we do in this life so how is this any different. They do not promise you success, jobs, careers, and they plainly tell you that they are not agents. Isn't that proof enough that they are what they say........ A Model and Talent Search Convention? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]